Issa's Bloomers

Basic Skills Necessary:

working in the round

short row shaping

eyelets and lace

knitted-on edging

picking up stitches

Pattern Description:

Bloomers are worked seamlessly top-down with short row shaping worked at the seat. When the first leg is com- plete, the second leg is worked using held stitches from the hip section and picking up stitches at the crotch.

Bloomers are designed to be worn with 3-6 in/7.5-15 cm of ease. Garment in photograph has 5 in/13 cm of ease on model. Choose the size 3-6 in/7.5-15 cm larger than desired hip measurement. Measure at the largest part of the hips.

Lace edging pattern is given in both written and charted instructions.